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- Posted October 02, 2025
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Ribbon Cutting - A History of Caring
(l-r) Brooke Roberts, Jackson Chamber Ambassador & Jackson Magazine; board President Doug Backinger; board member Heidi Lathrop; Admin Carrie Good; board member Geri Phelps; board Secretary Marie Bonkowski; board member Debbie Eccleton-Smith; and Chamber Ambassador Vanessa Ronders from Wellwise.
A Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting was held August 28 at Jackson Friendly Home, celebrating the renovation of the dining area. Established in 1878 in a small home on Oak Hill, the original "Home of the Friendless" opened to widows and children of Civil War era veterans. The current building and grounds, at 435 W. North St., were established in 1908, and are considered to be historic icons. The home has 45 residents and a waiting list. Administrator Carrie A. Good has been involved with this home and the John George Home for men in Jackson since 2004.
Jackson Friendly Home staff (l-r) Amanda Norman; Administrator Carrie Good; Medical Care Coordinator and Office Manager Bethany Svinicki; and Jessica Alger, assistant to Carrie Good.
(l-r) 46th District State Representative Kathy Schmaltz, and Administrator Carrie Good, Jackson Friendly Home and John George Home.
Board members (l-r) Heidi Lathrop, Geri Phelps, President Doug Backinger, Debbie Eccleton-Smith, and Secretary Marie Bonkowski.
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